![]() ![]() This data is collected and sent out automatically and utilized by various weather observers. So, 10 tips in one minute would equal 0.10” of rain. ![]() An electronic switch counts the number of tips per minute. These observing stations use a heated tipping bucket precipitation gauge, that has a 12-inch diameter collector funnel with a dual chamber tipping bucket that tips when one chamber is filled with 0.01” of liquid precipitation. Here is an example of automated rainfall reports generated by the ASOS and AWOS stations across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. ![]() To find the nearest AWOS or ASOS station near you visit, search for your hometown in the upper left and to the right of the current conditions click on 3-day history. AWOS and ASOS stations serve both aviation and meteorological observing needs and have joint ownership between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the NWS. One-way rainfall is collected is from the Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) and Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) that are situated across the United States, often found at local airports. Rainfall totals can be found multiply ways, here are just a couple ways that KEYC gets its data. When it comes to rainfall it should be noted that rainfall does not fall evenly and not all rain gauges record the same. Accurate rainfall totals are important data for not only meteorologist and the National Weather Service (NWS) but also for hydrologist, engineers, city utilities, emergency management, and farmers. (KEYC) -After a soaker of a weekend lets talk about rainfall totals and where KEYC gets their data. ![]()
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